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Final Assembly Operator - Early shift
Hochiki Group
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Source date: 11/6/2026
About this role
Final Build Assembler Kentec Electronics Ltd, during the last 40 years, has expanded into a major worldwide manufacturer of independent fire control panels. Over time, the Kentec brand has become known for its top-quality products, outstanding service, and exceptional support. Headquartered in Dartford, Kent, Kentec has established itself as a global leader, supplying control equipment to more than 90 countries across the world in multiple languages. As part of the Hochiki Corporation – one of the world’s most established and respected fire detection and life safety manufacturers, with over 100 years of history – Kentec is proud to have been a valued member of the Hochiki family for the past 13 years. This partnership has strengthened our position in the global market, enabling us to deliver world-class fire control panel solutions backed by decades of innovation, quality, and reliability. Our shared values and long-standing collaboration continue to drive progress, excellence, and customer trust across the industry. We are looking to recruit a Panel Assembler to work on late shift in our busy manufacturing & production area. You will work within a team to manufacture high quality products for our external customers. Responsibilities · Assembling Fire control panels · Maintain a safe and clean working environment. Skills, Experience and Person Specification · Full training will be given. · An understanding of electrical/mechanical specifications and the ability to understand and work from PAFs would be desirable. · Familiar with basic assembly techniques. · Versatile to use a range of hand and electrical tools. · Willing to learn new assembly techniques using a variety of equipment. · Practice safe work habits and report unsafe conditions to the supervisor/team leader. · Good problem solving and team working skills. Also, be able to work under own initiative. · Preferably gained experience through a similar role. Key Tasks: To meet Company targets in Production and Quality Job Specifics * Working hours Monday to Thursday 06.00 – 14.30 and 06.00 – 13.30 with 30 minutes for lunch * 24 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays, increasing with the years of service. * Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks) * Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health) * Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance) * Employee Referral Scheme * Enhanced workplace pension * Enhanced parental leave * Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.) * Life Assurance * Cycle to work scheme * Internal Trainings * Company Events * Long Service Awards * Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Kencheck) * Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each yea * Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payment over your salary, interest-free.